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First water power mill in Bell County. Built in 1847 by Robert Childers, pioneer settler, Indian fighter, served in the Army of Texas, 1836. Sold in 1856 to G. W. Shanklin, 1799-1888, who built best water race in Texas. Site of stage stand on Old Military Road. Crossing place of Chisholm cattle trail. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Site of Childers-Shanklin Mill is a historical marker in Belton, Bell County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 226 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 411 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0151, -97.5082 near Belton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Proctor (cemetery), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bell County, Little River Fort, and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Planing Mill.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027000828. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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